WARNING
Ris
k of ineffectiveness of the protective device
Please observe the following information to ensure that you are using the deTec4 Ex
safety light curtain safely and correctly.
b
National and international regulations and guidelines must be observed when
mounting, using, and commissioning electrical devices as well as when carrying
out regular technical inspections in explosion-hazardous areas. Article 500 of the
National Electrical Code and ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU shall apply in particular.
Manufacturers and operators of machines using safety light curtains are responsi‐
ble for ensuring that all applicable safety regulations and guidelines are complied
with.
b
These operating instructions must be made available to the operator of the
machine on which the safety light curtain is used. Qualified safety personnel must
instruct the operator in how to use the device. The operator must also be directed
to read and follow the operating instructions.
DANGER
Ris
k of ignition
Failure to observe this instruction can result in a risk of ignition from potential sparking.
b
Ensure that only accessories that are approved for explosion-hazardous areas are
used.
NOTE
SIC
K provides more information about the following explosion-proof connections:
•
Joint between glass and cover
•
Joint between cover and explosion-proof enclosure
2.2 Correct use
Overview
T
he deTec4 Ex safety light curtain is an electro-sensitive protective device (ESPE) and is
suitable for the following applications:
•
Hazardous point protection
•
Access protection
•
Hazardous area protection
The deTec4 Ex safety light curtain is suitable for use in enclosed spaces only. It has
UL/cUL cer
tification for the following hazardous areas defined in the National Electrical
Code® and Canadian Electrical Code®:
•
Class I, groups C, D
•
Class II, groups E, F, G
•
Class III
The deTec4 Ex safety light curtain also complies with these standards: EN
60079-0:2012/A11:2013/
IEC 60079-0 Edition 6.0, EN 60079-1:2014/ IEC 60079-1
Edition 7.0, EN 60079-31:2014/IEC 60079-31 Edition 2.0 and is certified for the fol‐
lowing hazardous areas:
•
X II 2 G Ex db IIB T6
•
X II 2 D Ex tb IIIC T56°C Db IP6X
SAFETY INFORMATION 2
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